Anupam Kher is an Indian film actor and also a  director. He was born on March 07, 1955 in Shimla. He is well -known for his comic and villain roles. He attended the National School of Drama and later became its director from 2001 to 2004. Anupam made his acting debut with the Hindi film Aagman in 1982. He got his major breakthrough with the Hindi film Saaransh (1984). His acting was appreciated in the Hindi film Karma (1986) where he played terrorist Dr. Dang. He has acted in several Hindi films such as Apmaan (1982), Jawaani (1984), Utsav (1984), Aitbaar (1985), Janam (1985), Allah Rakha (1986), Insaaf Ki Awaaz (1986), Aakhree Raasta (1986), Samundar (1986), Uttar Dakshin (1987), Peechha Karro (1988), Bees Saal Baad (1988), Tezaab (1988), Hatya (1988), Dayavan (1988), Main Azaad Hoon (1989), Parinda (1989), ChaalBaaz (1989), Izzatdaar (1990), Khatarnaak (1990), Dil (1990), Aaj Ka Arjun (1990), Khel (1991), Dil Hai Ki Manta Nahin (1991), Hum (1991), Lamhe (1991), Saudagar (1991), Shola Aur Shabnam (1992), Zindagi Ek Juaa (1992), Khal Nayak (1993), Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja (1993), Parampara (1993), Gumrah (1993), Tadipaar (1993), Darr (1993), 1942: A Love Story (1993), Hum Aapke Hain Kaun (1994), Laadla (1994), Dushmani (1995), Shastra (1996), Vishwasghaat (1996), Papa Kahte Hain (1996), Chaahat (1996), Judwaa (1997), Ziddi (1997), Deewana Mastana (1997), Aflatoon (1997), Salaakhen (1998), Jab Pyaar Kisise Hota Hai (1998), Bade Miyan Chote Miyan (1998), Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998), Sooryavansham (1999), Haseena Maan Jaayegi (1999), Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai (2000), Kya Kehna (2000), Refugee (2000), Aaghaaz (2000), Mohabbatein (2000), Aashiq (2001), Jodi No.1 (2001), Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein (2001), Yeh Hai Jalwa (2002), Garv (2004), Shukriya (2004), Veer-Zaara (2004), Kyaa Kool Hai Hum (2005), Main Aisa Hi Hoon (2005), Paheli (2005), Sarkar (2005), Maine Gandhi Ko Nahin Mara (2005), Apna Sapna Money Money (2006), Rang De Basanti (2006), Aap Ki Khatir (2006), Chup Chup Ke (2006), Shaadi Se Pehle (2006), Khosla Ka Ghosla! (2006), Jaan-E-Mann (2006), Vivah (2006), Shakalaka Boom Boom (2007), Buddha Mar Gaya (2007), Heyy Babyy (2007), Victoria No. 203 (2007), Laaga Chunari Mein Daag (2007), Dhokha (2007), Dus Kahaniyaan (2007) and others. Kher is also a director. He ventured into directing with the Hindi Om Jai Jagdish (2006). He produced and starred in the Hindi film Maine Gandhi Ko Nahin Mara (2005). Kher has also served as a chairman of the Indian Film Censor Board. He is married to Indian film actress Kirron Kher. His brother Raju Kher is also an actor. He started a production company with well-known Indian actor and director Satish Kaushik called Karol Bagh Productions in 2007. Kher has won several awards and honors such as: Filmfare Awards: • 1984 Filmfare Best Actor Award, Saaransh (1984). • 1988 Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award, Vijay (1988). • 1989 Filmfare Best Comedian Award, Ram Lakhan (1989). • 1990 Filmfare Critics Award for Best Performance, Daddy (1989). • 1991 Filmfare Best Comedian Award, Lamhe (1991). • 1992 Filmfare Best Comedian Award, Khel (1991). • 1993 Filmfare Best Comedian Award, Darr (1993). • 1995 Filmfare Best Comedian Award, Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge (2000). Others: • 1990 National Film Award for the film Daddy (1989). • 2004 Padma Shri Award by the Government of India for his contribution to Indian cinema. • 2005 Best Actor Award from the Karachi International Film Festival for the Hindi film Maine Gandhi Ko Nahi Mara (2005). • 2005 Divya Himachal Award for excellence 2005 from H. H. Dalai Lama. • 2006 National Film Award for the film Maine Gandhi Ko Nahi Mara (2005). • 2006 GIFA Best Actor in a Comic Role Award for the film Khosla Ka Ghosla (2006).